Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medicine, Transplant and Cellular Therapy - Full Time

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

The University of Miami UHealth Department of Medicine, Transplant and Cellular Therapy has an exciting opportunity for a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Miami. The incumbent delivers medical care to a wide variety of patients. The APRN also examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. May prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests. Advises patients about continuing care.

Core Job Functions

• Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories.
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
• Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

Education:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing; Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license.

Certification and Licensing:

• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in specialty area.
• ONS Chemo Certification required

Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience as an RN in an acute setting.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• CPR/ BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.